Jacob Holle

Director of Program Management @DFW-Based Startup

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Jacob Holle, as the Director of Program Management at a DFW-based startup, your role is crucial in aligning project goals with the company's strategic objectives. You are responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of the program, including planning, executing, and closing projects. Your leadership and decision-making skills are essential in guiding the team and ensuring project success. The key challenges include managing risks, ensuring quality, and maintaining effective communication among stakeholders. Your focus on continuous improvement, innovation, and agility will be instrumental in driving the company's growth and success.

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Work Background

DSG Tec USAProgram Director

Jun. 2024Arlington, Texas, United States

Elbit Systems of AmericaSenior Manager, Business Operations

Mar. 2023 - May. 2024Fort Worth, Texas, United States- Leads Elbit America’s 'Execution' team, spearheading comprehensive production program performance across functions. - Drive strategic alignment among Manufacturing, Business Unit, and Supply Chain to unlock systemic opportunities and achieve unified objectives. - Establish standardized operational reporting mechanisms, enabling data-driven decision-making and swift resolution of challenges. - Cultivate strategic internal partnerships to optimize resource allocation and anticipate future manufacturing needs. - Spearhead monthly manufacturing forecasts and risk mitigation strategies, enhancing planning accuracy and operational efficiency. - Champion cross-functional collaboration, New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous process improvement to drive operational excellence.

Collins AerospaceSenior Manager, Program Management

May. 2022 - Apr. 2023Haltom City, Texas, United States• Oversees segment MRP system to align supply chain, planning, and resources to support project objectives • Oversees implementation and maintenance of Earned Value Management (EVM) for adequate program controls • Guides Business Unit through program decisions w/ P&L statements, ROI analysis, and cash flow expertise • Assures customer satisfaction through product performance, delivery, cost, and contracted scope as stakeholder • Develops and executes a manufacturing program execution plan, including stakeholder analysis, establishing internal/external program plans, budgets, schedules, and resources necessary to achieve program goals • Manages program Initiation and Capture. Develops Operations strategies for proposal preparation, negotiations, and pricing decisions. Supports Risk and Opportunity identification. • High level of ability in negotiation, collaborative problem solving, conflict management, facilitation skills • In-depth understanding of program documentation, requirements, expectations, and deliverables, • Creates staffing plans and assesses available resources and new hiring needs. • Develops multi-project Work Breakdown structures and Integrated Master Schedules to deconflict resources - NPI Military Landing System development via AS9145 (APQP)

Elbit Systems of AmericaProgram Manager

Dec. 2019 - May. 2022Fort Worth, TexasGround Combat Vehicle Products, to include: - 360 Situation Awareness (360SA) - Displays Systems - Weapon Control Assemblies - LRU/SRU Spares - Active Protection Systems (APS) • Oversees segment MRP system to align supply chain, planning, and resources to support project objectives • Champions implementation and maintenance of Earned Value Management (EVM) for effective program controls • Guides Business Unit through program decisions w/ P&L statements, ROI analysis, and cash flow expertise • Assures customer satisfaction through product performance, delivery, cost, and contracted scope as stakeholder • Develops and executes a manufacturing program execution plan, including stakeholder analysis, establishing internal/external program plans, budgets, schedules, and resources necessary to achieve program goals • Manages program Initiation and Capture. Develops Operations’ strategies for proposal preparation, negotiations, and pricing decisions. Supports Risk and Opportunity identification. Supports the contract administrator during major proposal negotiations. • High level of ability in negotiation, collaborative problem solving, conflict management, facilitation skills, and applying tact and diplomacy with internal/external customers and foreign personnel. • In-depth understanding of program documentation, requirements, expectations, and deliverables, i.e., the RFP, proposal, contract, SOW, assumptions, constraints, CDRLs, etc. • Creates staffing plans and assesses available resources and new hiring needs. • Develops multi-project Work Breakdown structures and Integrated Master Schedules to deconflict resources AS9145 (APQP)

Intellisense Systems, Inc.Product Manager

Mar. 2019 - Nov. 2019Dallas/Fort Worth Area• Oversees environmental product line lifecycle across active programs and future development efforts • Strategizes based on market trends, target opportunities, and capabilities to leverage company assets • Identifies of opportunity in unmet markets to gain new customer base and expand ISI in industry • Maintains P&L assets and project management for SBIR, RIF, and IR&D ventures to provide solutions • Customer-facing engagement for business and product development to influence requirements • Environmental sensor SME for US and International opportunities for RFI, RFP, SBIR, RIF, and IR&D

Intellisense Systems, Inc.Field Applications Engineer

Jun. 2017 - Feb. 2019Torrance, California• Technical Subject Matter Expert and Product Manager for environmental system technologies • Identify and secure development funding through many revenue options (SBIR, RIF, BAA, etc) • Evaluation lead for agile enhancements and problematic root cause analysis • Lead business development efforts to identify solutions leading to B2B/B2C sales • Prospect new business opportunities and develop client relationships • Designed and instructed product training for customers covering multiple agencies

United States Air ForceProduct Owner

Jul. 2014 - Jul. 20172d Combat Weather Systems Squadron, Hurlburt Field AFB, FL- Executed test & evaluation for emerging weather concepts, equipment, and associated technologies - Lead evaluator on Air Force Weather's $260M data delivery system; developmental & operational tests - Designed technical consultation team causing 30% improvement in 3 bases' emergency response time - Coordinated with Air Force HQ for development and exploitation of deployed weather systems - Created quantitative collection tool to make data driven decision based on detailed problem solving

United States Air ForceWeather Systems Operations Manager

Dec. 2015 - Jul. 2016Joint Special Operations Air Component- Africa- Managed $3.4M Africa weather equipment network across 12 countries of 4M square miles - Invigorated logistics for 3.4 Million square mile territory for 19 DoD agencies - Pioneered live weather feed across 15 countries with minimal communication networks - Built weather information training for 7 Department of Defense air support organizations - Developed African orphan charity ; distribution of $21k humanitarian aid and supplies - Created 86 support initiatives to 245 US military members across 12 countries totaling $17k - Fought for new technology utilization; enabled Vital Rescue Airlift of 3 injured USSOCOM members

United States Air ForceOperations Weather Forecaster

Aug. 2011 - Jul. 201426th Operational Weather Squadron, Barksdale AFB, LA- Produced weather forecasts for aircrews and C-level leaders at 53 DoD locations - Provided decision-cycle input to shape, plan and execute multi-org DoD operations - Issued severe weather warnings to protect 193K personnel / $62.3B in assets across a 7-state area - Selected from 200 as Key speaker for squadron to Senior Air Force leaders - Generated mission briefings and weather graphics products in support of DHS operations - Crafted 61 weather warnings for 53 locations with 90% accuracy rate; $8 billion in resources

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